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Lucid Fly is Building Castles in Air on Indiegogo

Los Angeles based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly Launch Pre-Order for New Album "Building Castles In Air" on Indiegogo.com set for release in early 2016. - September 16, 2015 - Lucid Fly

CartelHQ Expands Into Europe

One of Los Angeles' leading management companies expands into Europe with London Office. The Cartel hires Steven Hawthorne as Head of Global Business Development. - September 15, 2015 - The Cartel

More New Music by Rapper Nasty Nick

Nasty Nick is back with another blazing hot track, "What You Don't Know Won't Hurt You" featuring the group formerly known as 'Breaking Day.' You can stream the new track online or purchase it on iTunes and all other digital media outlets. - September 15, 2015 - Nasty Nick Musiq

Award-Winning Artist Aoede's New Album Release: "Do You Believe in Magic?" Brilliantly Inventive Fantasy Musical Audiobook for Tweens and Kids at Heart.

"Do You Believe In Magic?" is a brilliant, inventive Fantasy Musical audiobook from award-winning Artist and Playwright Aoede, for tweens & all kids at heart who resonate with the fantasy genre (Percy Jackson meets Into The Woods). Listeners will embrace the colorful characters, the compelling story, the infectious songs, danceable duets, narration & full musical score. - September 15, 2015 - Aoede

Album Release Party International Bachata Urbano Artist Henry Vera

International Bachata Urbano Artist Henry Vera CD Release Party at Don Chente's Los Angeles September 17, 2015. International Independent Bachata Artist Henry Vera will take center stage at world renowned Don Chente’s in Los Angeles Calinfornia, showcasing his 2nd CD by the name of “El... - September 14, 2015 - Henry Vera Music

Pen and Brush Unveils First Exhibit and Publications Since Re-Launch, as New Headquarters Opens in New York City’s Flatiron District This October

121-year old Arts Organization Showcases Exceptional Work by Female Artists and Writers in New State-of-the-Art Facility. - September 12, 2015 - Pen and Brush

Creative Impulse and Voyage Media Launch Screenplay-to-Comic Business

Transmedia production company Creative Impulse Entertainment (CIE) and screenwriting development hub Voyage Media have partnered to launch a screenplay-to-comic-book adaptation business. CIE and Voyage will jointly work with emerging screenwriters and authors to produce various forms of comic book... - September 11, 2015 - Creative Impulse Entertainment

International Award-Winning Cartoonist of "Nancy," Guy Gilchrist Teams Up with Keep Tennessee Beautiful for Launch of "Nancy and Sluggo Love Tennessee"

Book launch coincides with 20th Anniversary of Gilchrist drawing "Nancy." - September 11, 2015 - Guy Gilchrist

Marilla Mulwane Blurs Lines Between Good and Evil in New YA Fantasy Series

Author Marilla Mulwane loves a good fantasy story filled with beautiful creatures and unique worlds, but she's never happy with the characters. "There is always a hero and a villain in fantasy stories," the author says. "There is always good and evil. The good is always good and the... - September 10, 2015 - Marilla Mulwane

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Offers Readers a Chance to Take Part

Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times and #1 International bestselling author, announced today that readers will have the chance to win a spot as an extra in the filming of the book trailer for her Titan Series. The second title in Armentrout’s Titan Series, "The Power," is set... - September 10, 2015 - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Photo Exhibition Featuring the Controversial Work of Soraya Doolbaz: “Dick-tators of History and Friends”

New York Artist Presents an Artistic Approach to Dick Pics. - September 09, 2015 - Dicture Gallery

Author, Sheralee Snow, Releases a Book Titled: "We Believe - The Precious One is Coming Back." Release Date, September 7, 2015 Through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

The author states, "The book has a different twist on End Times doctrine. The Precious One (Jesus Christ) left behind prerequisite courses that must be passed in order to ascend through the Eternal Gates of Heaven. She states the course with the highest failure rate is 'Love One Another 101'." - September 07, 2015 - Sheralee Snow

Published Author and Las Vegas Resident Linda Stiles Fox Begins Writing Sequel to "Forever Again" the Romance Remains When "Forever Begins"

After great success with her first books "A Cabin in the Woods" and "Forever Again" Las Vegas resident Linda Stiles Fox has began the research and writing of "Forever Begins." This high energy sequel is bound to achieve the highest of accolades. Linda is excited and working hard and has her sights on a Thanksgiving Day release... - September 07, 2015 - Linda Stiles Fox Books

Publisher Announces Fall Specials

Escarpment Press is offering complete publishing packages, at very reasonable rates for a limited time. Package includes editing, formatting, and cover design. - September 06, 2015 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press

Dw. Dunphy Launches Website DwDunphy.net

Website coincides with rollout of new album Test Test Test. - September 06, 2015 - Introverse Music Ltd.

Alderhanna Releases a Groundbreaking Book by Joseph A. Rose Challenging Ulysses S. Grant's Reputation as a Military Genius and as a Reliable Chronicler of the Civil War

Grant Under Fire: An Exposé of Generalship & Character in the American Civil War is unique in comprehensively demonstrating how U.S. Grant, his Personal Memoirs, and a myriad of hero-worshipping biographies have led to one hundred fifty years of biased, distorted, and untrue history. The book's first chapter is available online at GrantUnderFire.com, along with other useful resources. - September 05, 2015 - Alderhanna Publishing

Artlightenment Festival Announces 2015 Theme

Artlightenment takes place in November at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville and organizers have just announced theme for the 2015 event. - September 05, 2015 - Artlightenment

Controversial Invasive Aquatic Plant Species is Subject of New Mystery Thriller Novel

The State of California spent millions of dollars to eradicate it from its clogged waterways; it has been analyzed and studied for use as a biomass in renewable fuels; in 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Regulatory Announcement and adopted certain... - September 03, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff

Racism in America. Exhibition at the Verdadism Art Gallery by Soraida Martinez Raises Awareness of an Endemic Problem in American Society.

Over 23 years ago, Soraida Martinez created Verdadism to raise awareness on what she saw as a big problem in America: Racism. This exhibition includes many of the artist's paintings and social commentaries on Racism in America. - September 02, 2015 - Artist Soraida

Photography Exhibition on Snapchat App Explores Memory, Intimacy with Father and Son

One of the First to Explore Snapchat as an Exhibition Medium, Yale Photographer Steve Giovinco Documents Psychologically Charged Moments During His Father’s Final Days - September 01, 2015 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography

Redrum Brings Authentic and Unique Romance with His New Video "When I'm with You" Ft. American Idol Singer Ashley Loren

The Video was filmed in South Beach, Staten Island by Monstar Films with the treatment written by Redrum. Showing visual shots of South Beach Boardwalk and Ocean, The location and story was important for the rapper, saying, "It's how we met, where all the romance, risk and good times happened and I wanted that to come out in the video," says Redrum. The Video was filmed both in the winter and summer until completion and features stunning vocals from American Idol singer Ashely Loren. - August 31, 2015 - Mekanizm Records

Crowdfunded Premium Design Supports Disabilities with a Kick

Indonesia startup TSeiha Design will launch its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 morning EST using the name of Pay It Forward for a production plant to resource people with disabilities. - August 30, 2015 - TSeiha Design

New Book Launch Celebration: "Samantha's Story" by Author Tammy Cantrell Greene

Tammy Cantrell Greene will release her new book, "Samantha's Story" September 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse in Toccoa, GA. - August 30, 2015 - Tammy Greene

Crystal Skillman and Steve DiUbaldo Receive The Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission for The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute®

Shaun Peknic, of Once the Musical, and David Mendizabal receive The Lee Strasberg Directing Fellowship. - August 29, 2015 - The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

"Misunderstood Nanny Dogs?" Book by J. Thomas Beasley Exposes Pit Bull Myths and Misconceptions at New Low Price in Honor of #PitBullWeek and #NationalDogDay

Every year in the U.S., hundreds of people, often children, are seriously injured, and dozens are killed, in dog attacks, and every year, pit bulls are named as the primary culprit in these violent attacks. The new Kindle book "Misunderstood Nanny Dogs?" is a heart-wrenching expose’ and attempt to address the growing concern of violent dog attacks and a call to action to stop spreading lies and myths about these dogs. - August 28, 2015 - J. Thomas Beasley

Gentlemen and Scholars Announce New Single, Live Wire

Gentlemen and Scholars announce the release of their latest single, Live Wire. Live Wire is the band's first single release since 2014's County Hound Ramble and serves as the first release from their new recording studio. - August 28, 2015 - Gentlemen and Scholars

Inspiring Affirmations Are Here to Heal...

The Universe has called out to founder of https://www.InspiringAffirmations.com Walter Rossie Jr., who has heard the call and is following his heart to start his new website and help people heal through the power of inspiration. For the next 44 days Walter will be offering a one hour inspiration healing call at no charge. Contact Walter directly and set up a call to help get freedom from pain and suffering. - August 27, 2015 - Walter Rossie Je

Fiction Contest to Write-Away Ocean Trash

The Ocean Trash Write-away Short Fiction Contest challenges writers 25 and under to dream up a cleanup of our ocean and the systems that pollute them with heroes who will inspire scientists. Sponsored by Sapiens Plurum, Arizona State University's Center for Science & the Imagination, the Ocean Conservancy and Talk Like a Pirate. - August 27, 2015 - Sapiens Plurum

New Indie Label Wants to FLIP the Music Industry

FLIP the Industry is a new Indie Label and Studio located in Montreal, Quebec, dedicated to helping emerging musical talent and making the music industry a friendlier place by bringing professional level recording, production, and guidance, within the reach of the less initiated, and less privileged. - August 26, 2015 - FLIP the Industry

Patrick Ballantyne Releases 8th Single in "Hit-A-Month" Series

“What’s a Girl to Do?” was recorded live off the floor with the folk/blues/soul duo The Oh Chays (Michael and Kelly Authier) at Mark Planke’s Sharktank Productions in Windsor. It is a harmony-filled upbeat heartbreak ballad that tells a story of betrayal and revenge at the... - August 26, 2015 - Patrick Ballantyne Music

New Release: The Salvage of Rapha

Originally written and updated in installments online for the entertainment of friends, "The Salvage of Rapha" now debuts as a science fiction novella, available soon in print. Follow four space explorers as they're stranded on a moon experiencing its apocalypse and forced to navigate natural disasters, a suspicious first contact, and their trust in each other in order to escape. - August 26, 2015 - C. J. Turpin, Author

Silvia Tancredi from Turin to New York Under the Sign of Gospel Music

The Italian singer, Silvia Tancredi returns to the Big Apple for some concerts where she will perform - unplugged - in venues around Manhattan. The confirmed dates are: August 29, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Uncle Charlie's Piano Bar & Lounge, New York Sept. 5, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Leftfield NYC, 87... - August 25, 2015 - Silvia Tancredi

Award Winning Best Pop Artist Melanie Taylor Releases New Summer 2015 Single $$$$$ (Money)

Debuts Free Download of the First Single Off Her Sophomore Album - August 25, 2015 - Melanie Taylor

Canidium Appears in Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year

Canidium again has been recognized in the prestigious Inc. 5000 for 2015 in Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. This marks Canidium’s third consecutive year of being recognized, ranking #3725 out of 5000 honorees. Canidium is a Sales and Service... - August 25, 2015 - Canidium

Author M.L. Sanford's New Suspense Thriller, "Auguste and The Condition," Explores Work and Career Change. But Nobody's Was Ever This Rough... or Rewarding as This.

M.L. Sanford's debut novel follows Auguste Kensley on his struggle from poverty to a previously unimaginable career, only to sink into despair due to the havoc it wreaks on regular people, those just like him. His only choices, change careers or go homeless. Then hope emerges, but it is not without consequences, bringing more pain and suffering, and freedom, but only when The Condition is done. - August 24, 2015 - M.L. Sanford

Lucid Fly Launches IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund First LP Release

On August 24th, 2015, Los Angeles-based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly will be launching an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign in support of their first LP, Building Castles In Air. - August 24, 2015 - Lucid Fly

Eric Griffith Featured in Working Title Magazine

Fine Art Photographer Eric Griffith of Sarasota, Florida, Featured in Working Title Magazine - August 23, 2015 - Griffith Fine Art Photography

"Rowdy" Wins Prestigious Clemens Medal for Chris Madsen

The Association of Independent Authors is proud to announce Chris Madsen as the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Clemens Medal awarded for a book of outstanding literary quality and design. - August 22, 2015 - Association of Independent Authors

Lee Mulcahy, PhD, Declares His Candidacy for Aspen School Board

Lee Mulcahy, PhD has announced his candidacy for the Aspen School Board. The former teacher is running for one of three seats in Pitkin County, located on the Western Slope of the Colorado Rockies. - August 21, 2015 - Lee Mulcahy

For the Bees: An Exhibition to Help Bees Featuring Art by Tamara English

Exhibition of art by Tamara English to help honeybees. The artist says, "Art can offer and bring attention to solutions, on small and large scales, that make a difference with the challenges facing our communities and our world." - August 21, 2015 - Tamara English Studio

Charity Art Auction to Aid Austin's YMCA and Autism Speaks

Art in Austin exhibition to be auctioned to raise funds for YMCA and Autism Speaks. - August 20, 2015 - Dreamstream Productions

Poolwerx on a Roll with Acquisitions in the USA

Troy Hazard, one of the world’s most in demand franchise and business speakers, has become one of the founding shareholders of the American arm of the world’s largest pool and spa maintenance network, Poolwerx. - August 20, 2015 - Troy Hazard International

Renowned Sculptor Carole A. Feuerman Exhibiting Hyper-Realistic Outdoor Bronze Sculptures in Two-Person Show in Watermill, NY

Opening Night Reception to Benefit the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation & the Lung Cancer Research Foundation; Exhibition: August 22-September 20, 2015; Opening Reception: August 22, 5-8 p.m.; The Mill, 760 Montauk Highway, Watermill, NY. - August 19, 2015 - Carole Feuerman

"You-Turn" Pulls Into First Place as Amazon Bestseller

Nonfiction "You-Turn: Changing Direction in Midlife" recently peeled out as #1 Amazon Bestseller in lifespan development and hypnosis categories. A collection of "over 40 stories of people over 40" who made amazing changes in midlife, "You-Turn" is also loaded with self-help tips for reinvention at any age. - August 18, 2015 - Dr. Nancy B. Irwin

“You Want To Be An Entrepreneur” New Book by Successful Serial Entrepreneur, Jeff Stoller, Offers a Blueprint for Small Business Owners

Jeff Stoller, JD, MBA, MBT, wrote “You Want To Be An Entrepreneur”: Success Requires More Than Just a Good Idea, to offer great advice and practical insight to the budding entrepreneur. - August 18, 2015 - Jeff Stoller

Jerome Brarda Aims to Smash Miami-Bimini Speed Record in 42' Supercat — InterZone Pictures Will Film Event

InterZone Pictures will film speed record attempt as part of its plan for a series of TV films about offshore powerboat racing. - August 17, 2015 - InterZone Pictures

Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Quartets by Tony Magar

Laura Rathe Fine Art introduces Quartets, a solo exhibition by second generation abstract expressionist Tony Magar, on view from September 12th through October 17th. Still painting at the age of eighty, Magar is one of the last surviving artists belonging to this most important, quintessentially American art movement. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, September 12th, from 6 – 9pm. - August 15, 2015 - Laura Rathe Fine Art

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